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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: House of Pain - Jump Around. Sam Wilkinson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Wilkinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Davis! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! An inside leg kick from Davis misses. Davis throws the left hand but Wilkinson avoids the punch easily. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away. Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wilkinson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Davis being controlled here, momentarily. Wilkinson prevents Davis from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilkinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Davis wants to stand up but Wilkinson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Davis is looking to land body kicks. Wilkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Davis. Marcus Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson. Davis tries a low kick but Wilkinson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Wilkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a body kick that misses. Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilkinson. Wilkinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wilkinson slips under a jab from Davis. Wilkinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard. Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilkinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilkinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wilkinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. Wilkinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Wilkinson scoring with strikes but Davis is staying in there. Wilkinson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilkinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Wilkinson's attempts to control the action. Wilkinson with good strikes from the mount here! Wilkinson is landing with some decent strikes but Davis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wilkinson with good strikes from the mount here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wilkinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Davis is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Davis looks gassed! Wilkinson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davis hang on?
Davis is rocked! Wilkinson connects with a bit shot that sees Davis covering up! More strikes from Wilkinson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilkinson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Wilkinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shannon Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kato Hanzo! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off. Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hanzo tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance. Some wild striking there from Brown.
Hanzo scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hanzo tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. Hanzo tries to clinch up. Hanzo clinches up against the cage. Hanzo lands a body punch. Hanzo lands with a light punch inside. Hanzo is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now. Hanzo lands a shoulder strike. Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Hanzo lands with a short shot to the head. Hanzo has Brown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brown tumbling to the mat - Hanzo dives into Brown's guard. Hanzo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hanzo drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Hanzo off! Hanzo jumps back into Brown's guard. Hanzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hanzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hanzo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hanzo drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Hanzo off! Hanzo jumps back into Brown's guard. Hanzo looks gassed! Hanzo has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanzo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hanzo working a defensive guard here.
Brown prevents Hanzo from getting back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well. Hanzo wants to sweep but no luck. Hanzo trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown content to stall in guard here. Hanzo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Brown takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hanzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Brown working aggressively here.
Brown is looking to control Hanzo's arms but Hanzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage. Hanzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo. Hanzo lands a left hand.
Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Brown is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hanzo lands a right hand. Hanzo lands a nice uppercut. Hanzo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hanzo lands a nice shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo. Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow. Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Hanzo prevents Brown from breaking the clinch. Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Brown throws a head punch that misses. Hanzo lands a nice uppercut. Brown trying to stall but Hanzo improves his position.
Hanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow. A short right from Hanzo on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Hanzo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanzo scores with a body shot.
Hanzo gets a clinch. Hanzo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hanzo lands with a left to the head. Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanzo lands with a right to the head. Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo. Hanzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hanzo prevents a body shot from Brown. Hanzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hanzo cracks Brown with a nice body shot. A shot in the inside from Hanzo.
Brown is rocked! Brown takes a shot to the head. Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hanzo lands with a short shot to the head. Hanzo lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanzo. Hanzo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Hanzo manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hanzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown wants to stand up but Hanzo is controlling him. Brown seems to have got his legs back now. Hanzo drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Hanzo off! Hanzo jumps back into Brown's guard. Hanzo postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Brown tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Hanzo is trying is best to control the position here. Hanzo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Hanzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hanzo is looking to clinch. Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brown throws a hook but Hanzo avoids it easily. Kato Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hanzo closes the distance and clinches. Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanzo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Brown fending off the submission attempt from Hanzo. Hanzo looking for the RNC. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown fending off the submission attempt from Hanzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown turns into Hanzo and is now in his guard.
Hanzo pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position. Hanzo wriggles free and stands up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Hanzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease. Hanzo has managed to clinch.
Hanzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hanzo lands with a short shot to the head. Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hanzo is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Brown tries a body shot but Hanzo blocks it.
Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Hanzo gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Hanzo. Hanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanzo. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short left from Hanzo. A short body shot lands from Hanzo as the two fighters clinch.
Brown takes a shot to the head. Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hanzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not. Hanzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown. Hanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Hanzo. Hanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head. Hanzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hanzo works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches. Hanzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shannon Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Hanzo. Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch. Hanzo closes the distance and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo. Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Hanzo scores with a shoulder strike. Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Hanzo. Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Nice body punch from Hanzo. Hanzo digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank. Hanzo lands with a light punch inside. A right handed body shot lands from Hanzo.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hanzo lands a nice uppercut. Hanzo pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. Hanzo lands a left hand.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo. Nice body punch from Hanzo - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Hanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch. Still in the clinch, Hanzo scores with a nice short uppercut. Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Hanzo as the two fighters clinch.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown is trying to break free. Hanzo is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hanzo lands a nice uppercut. Brown has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo. A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land. Brown is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Hanzo. Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Hanzo's takedown attempt.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo lands a hook to the side of the head. Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. Hanzo lands a nice shot to the body. Hanzo working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Hanzo - that landed with a thud.
Hanzo works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches. Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
Hanzo lands with a right to the head. Hanzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanzo lands a jab to Brown's midsection. Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hanzo wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance. Hanzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanzo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanzo is keeping busy. Hanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. Hanzo lands with a left to the head. Hanzo lands with a light punch inside. Brown tries to circle away but Hanzo has him pinned against the cage. Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. Hanzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hanzo prevents Brown from breaking the clinch. Kato Hanzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hanzo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hanzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hanzo digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank. Shannon Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hanzo lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Hanzo.
And that's the end of the fight! Kato Hanzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hanzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kato Hanzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes into the arena with Ice-T Fly By blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark Florence was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Ross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Florence! The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Florence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Florence keeps the fight on the outside. Florence throws a leg kick but Ross moved away. Ross blocks a low kick nicely. Ross is looking to clinch. Florence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Florence swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross. Florence swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross. Florence tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricky Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Florence moves out of range easily. Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Florence swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Florence paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ross wants to clinch. Ross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round. Florence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross walks into a stiff left hand from Florence. Florence swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross. Ross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Florence taking a breather. Florence is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Florence.
Ross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Florence in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Florence looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Florence looking to slow down the pace here. Ross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ross throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Florence blocks it with crossed arms. Ross slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Ross.
Florence wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
Ross stalling in the clinch.
Ross blocks a body shot from Florence. Ross lands a nice knee to the body. Ross with a knee to the head.
Ross lands a knee to the head.
Florence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Florence jumps guard but Ross stands there with Florence around his waist. Florence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Florence.
Florence is looking to break free of the clinch but Ross has double underhooks. Florence managing to block the knees to the body from Ross.
Ross using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Florence has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Florence manages to break the clinch.
Ross tries to clinch up but Florence circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross throws and low kick but Florence moves out of range easily. Florence shoots in but no luck this time. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ross - that will leave a mark!
Florence looks gassed! Florence throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily. Ross scoring well with a low kick there.
Ross tries to clinch but Florence moves out of range. Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Florence paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Florence swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ross wants to clinch. Ross moves in looking to clinch but Florence pushes him off. A head kick by Ross misses and Florence counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ross's guard now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ross wants to stand up but Florence is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross wriggles free and stands up. Ross closes the distance but Florence moves to the side and Florence counters with a two punch combo. Florence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ross but Ross pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ricky Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Florence. Ross misses with a head kick.
Ross wants to clinch but Florence slips to the side and Florence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Florence's sensitive parts. Ross throws a shot to the body.
Ross throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ross dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ross. A shot to the body from Florence misses and Ross counters with a solid body kick. Ross lands a left and a right that send Florence crashing to the mat, dazed. Ross thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Florence is rocked! Ross throws a quick head kick that knocks Florence silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ross is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricky Ross!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arman Alizad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alizad comes to the cage accompanied by Alicia Keys - South Afrika 2010. Arman Alizad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arman Alizad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Gomez! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alizad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alizad drops his hands momentarily and Gomez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Arman Alizad has been cut. Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alizad sprawls well. Alizad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet. A slow jab from Alizad misses its intended target. Alizad wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance. Alizad closes the distance and pushes Gomez back into the cage. Gomez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alizad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Alizad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alizad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Alizad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alizad wants it to stay on the feet. Arman Alizad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Gomez. Alizad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Roger Gomez has been cut. Gomez slips under a jab. Alizad wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance. Gomez shoots for a takedown but Alizad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alizad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alizad tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it. Alizad is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alizad tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Alizad wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance. Alizad is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Alizad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Alizad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Alizad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alizad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively. Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alizad circles away. Alizad on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nice body punch from Gomez. Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Alizad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alizad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alizad on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alizad moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off. Arman Alizad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gomez scores with a decent looking hook. Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alizad digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Arman Alizad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gomez shoots in but no luck this time. Gomez looks gassed! Alizad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez. Alizad scores with a one two! Gomez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alizad as he avoids it easily. Alizad stalks Gomez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomez's face. Gomez staggers backwards, shaken. Alizad clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage. Alizad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alizad counters by clinching up. Alizad lands a body shot. Gomez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alizad lands a hook to the side of the head. Alizad effectively controlling the action here. Alizad missing with knees to the body.
Gomez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alizad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alizad leaning his opponent against the cage. Alizad lands a shot to the body. Come on Alizad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gomez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alizad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez is trying to drag Alizad to the mat but Alizad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A battle for position here, against the cage. Gomez is trying to drag Alizad to the mat but Alizad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Alizad lands with a right to the head. A short body shot lands from Alizad as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alizad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alizad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stalling in the clinch from Alizad.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arman Alizad. Alizad looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range. Gomez misses with a combination
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alizad throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gomez shoots in and bounces Alizad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Alizad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Gomez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alizad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alizad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gomez, up you get! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Alizad dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gomez with a poor takedown and Alizad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gomez slips under a jab from Alizad. The fight stays on the outside here - Alizad looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A jab from Gomez finds it's way through Alizad's defenses. Gomez with a poor takedown and Alizad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Alizad lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Gomez.
Alizad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomez blocks it with crossed arms. A quick uppercut on the inside from Alizad. Alizad wants to stall.
Alizad breaks the clinch.
Alizad tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Alizad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomez. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Alizad is retaining full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gomez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gomez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alizad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alizad has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Alizad has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gomez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alizad is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gomez pulls down on the head and he's put Alizad to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Gomez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujo Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mujo Ibrahimovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Manson! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ibrahimovic wants to clinch. Ibrahimovic blocks a head kick by Manson.
Ibrahimovic shoots for a takedown but Manson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Manson tries to clinch but Ibrahimovic moves out of range. Ibrahimovic throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily. Ibrahimovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Mujo Ibrahimovic has been cut. Manson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manson wants it to stay on the feet. Ibrahimovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ibrahimovic closes the distance but Manson moves to the side and Manson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manson lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ibrahimovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ibrahimovic is breathing heavily. Manson cracks Ibrahimovic with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Manson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Katze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Katze has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Daniels's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Daniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Katze! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Katze doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Daniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Karl Katze has been cut. Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katze was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels. Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside. Daniels throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Katze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katze gets slowly back to his feet. Katze moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off. Katze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away. Katze tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Daniels looks to land a left hand but Katze moved out of range nicely. Karl Katze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels scores with a jab. Katze acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Katze doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Katze moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Daniels presses Katze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Katze just leaning against Daniels, taking a breather. Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katze wants to clinch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katze. Jim Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Katze. Katze doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Katze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Katze persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing. A solid leg kick lands there for Daniels.
Katze tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch. Daniels scores with a shoulder strike. Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Katze tries to clinch but fails miserably and Daniels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Katze does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Katze closes the distance but Daniels moves to the side and Daniels counters with a nice body shot. Katze looks gassed! Katze closes the distance looking to clinch and Daniels counters with a good low kick that Katze was not able to check. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daniels lands a body shot.
Daniels connects with a right hand. Katze shakes it off. Daniels moves into the clinch successfully.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katze.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels cracks Katze with a right hand to the side of the head. Jim Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katze circles away quickly and effectively. Daniels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Katze tries to clinch but Daniels moves away and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Daniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Katze avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katze tries to clinch but Daniels moves away and Daniels counters with a nice body shot. Daniels closes the distance and clinches. Katze stalling in the clinch but Daniels improves position. Katze misses with some punches.
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Katze avoids nicely. Katze has his takedown stuffed and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch. Daniels scores with a shoulder strike. Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Daniels is pushing Katze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daniels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Katze's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daniels works on Katze's body with a couple of short punches. Daniels lands with a left to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Katze misses with a short punch on the inside. Katze is trying desperately to land a takedown but Daniels is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Katze. Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Katze wants to clinch but Daniels slips to the side and Daniels counters with an inside leg kick. Katze darts in trying to clinch letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Karl Katze's cut even more. Daniels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katze. That did some damage! Katze closes the distance looking to clinch and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Katze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Katze there as he acknowledges the shot. Daniels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katze in his tracks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Daniels dominated that round. The cut man is working on Karl Katze's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Katze tries to clinch but fails miserably and Daniels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Daniels tries to clinch but Katze is having none of it. A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Katze down. Katze looks to clinch and Daniels counters with a slapping leg kick. Katze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels, pushing him back against the cage. Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Katze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Katze has his takedown stuffed and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Katze tries to clinch but fails miserably and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand! Katze tries to clinch and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katze is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Katze with a poor takedown and Daniels counters with a leg kick. Katze is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him? Daniels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katze at a distance.
Katze seems to have recovered his senses. Katze is breathing heavily. Daniels connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Katze tumbling to the canvas! Daniels pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Katze was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Daniels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mcgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Rossi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mcgiven! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Rossi! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcgiven blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgiven. Mcgiven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgiven moves into range and clinches up with Rossi. Rossi landing knees to the body.
Rossi effectively controlling the action here. Mcgiven takes a knee to the side of the body. Rossi working Mcgiven over with knees to the body. Mcgiven is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mcgiven can't get the takedown.
Rossi trying to land knees to the body.
Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Rossi lands an elbow inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Rossi.
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rossi stalling.
Mcgiven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Rossi thuds a left hand into Mcgiven's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rossi throws a body punch but Mcgiven moves out of range. Mcgiven sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Mcgiven fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mcgiven. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss. Rossi gets a clinch. Rossi misses with a knee to the head. Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Rossi.
Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcgiven is keeping busy. A bit of stalling here from Rossi.
Mcgiven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rossi lands a nice elbow. Rossi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Mcgiven managing to block the knees to the body from Rossi.
Come on Rossi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rossi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rossi landing knees to the body.
Mcgiven is working for takedown but Rossi is calmly controlling the position for now. Rossi crunches a lovely knee into Mcgiven's ribcage. Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Mcgiven blocks with his arms.
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rossi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcgiven takes a step back to recover. Rossi gets a clinch. Rossi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcgiven in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mcgiven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Rossi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rossi is pressed up against the cage. Mcgiven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rossi down to the mat. Rossi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Rossi closes the distance and clinches. Rossi taking a breather. Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi throws a right hand that Mcgiven ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgiven also avoids with ease. Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgiven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgiven lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rossi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Mcgiven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rossi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rossi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rossi! Rossi scoring with punches from side control. Mcgiven is not content to let Rossi control the position. Mcgiven gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Mcgiven is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rossi trying to control from half guard but Mcgiven is working away. Rossi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rossi in particular looking to stall. Rossi scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rossi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgiven defends it well. Rossi is nestled in close to Mcgiven, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mcgiven looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mcgiven wants to control but Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rossi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss. Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mcgiven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgiven somewhat. Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgiven circles away quickly and effectively. Mcgiven swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi. Mcgiven closes the distance but Rossi moves to the side and Rossi counters with a one-two to the body. Mcgiven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mcgiven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rossi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgiven's guard. Rossi looking to pass the guard. Mcgiven keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcgiven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rossi is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mcgiven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rossi's corner is telling him to maintain position. Mcgiven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mcgiven keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully. Rossi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Rossi postures up and lands a big shot to Mcgiven's brow. Mcgiven wants to sweep but no luck. Mcgiven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rossi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mcgiven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rossi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcgiven is proving hard to escape from. Mcgiven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rossi is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgiven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Rossi closes the distance and lands a one-two. Mcgiven misses with a takedown attempt and Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mcgiven. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcgiven takes one to the chin there. A left and a right from Rossi both land. Nice combination. Rossi scores with a nice head shot. Mcgiven takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rossi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michael Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rossi cracks Mcgiven with a right hand to the side of the head. Mcgiven walks into a stiff left hand from Rossi. Rossi lands a head shot. Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw. Mcgiven shoots and misses and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rossi scores with a nice head shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Rossi. Rossi connects with a high kick. A cross from Rossi lands. Rossi lands a head shot. Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi misses with a two punch combination.
Rossi moves into range and connects with a jab. Mcgiven with a poor takedown and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rossi lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mcgiven has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rossi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi swinging wildly here.
Rossi throws a head kick but Mcgiven moves out of range.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rossi darts in and clinches Mcgiven up against the cage. Mcgiven blocks an elbow strike. Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcgiven is keeping busy. Rossi is pressed up against the cage. Mcgiven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rossi down to the mat. Rossi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Rossi misses with the combination.
Mcgiven misses with a takedown attempt and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rossi. Rossi stalling in the clinch.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgiven avoids it. Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgiven.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcgiven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcgiven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rossi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcgiven up against the cage. Mcgiven goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rossi prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rossi lands a head kick!
Mcgiven shoots and misses and Rossi counters with a good low kick that Mcgiven was not able to check. Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Mcgiven. Mcgiven managing to block the knees to the body from Rossi.
Rossi trying to land knees to the body.
Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcgiven.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcgiven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcgiven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Rossi looks to land a combination but Mcgiven avoids it well. Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgiven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rossi looks to land a body kick but Mcgiven moved away. Mcgiven fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mcgiven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rossi scores with a nice head shot. Mcgiven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mcgiven fails with the takedown. A left lands for Rossi. Mcgiven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgiven off to one side. Mcgiven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rossi keeps Mcgiven at a distance using the push kick. Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rossi lands a jab. Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rossi scores with a jab. Mcgiven acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mcgiven has his takedown stuffed and Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgiven backing up. Mcgiven nods at Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rossi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Rossi lands with a hook. Mcgiven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rossi moves into the clinch. Mcgiven wants a takedown but no success here.
Rossi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgiven takes a knee to the side of the body. Rossi stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rossi is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcgiven gets an underhook and turns Rossi into the cage. Mcgiven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rossi lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice cross by Rossi. Rossi pushes Mcgiven away with a front kick. Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgiven will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgiven fails with the takedown and Rossi counters with a nice kick to the body. Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgiven moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mcgiven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mcgiven wants a takedown.
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Mcgiven looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roger Mcgiven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Mcgiven avoids it well. Rossi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcgiven tries for a takedown but Rossi circles away easily and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rossi slips a straight right by Mcgiven. Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgiven looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well. Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgiven, pushing him back against the cage. Michael Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mcgiven looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rossi lands a good knee to the midsection. Mcgiven won't want to take too many of those. Rossi lands an elbow inside. Rossi lands an elbow inside. Mcgiven on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcgiven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
Mcgiven misses with some punches.
Mcgiven fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rossi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Rossi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Henke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Bomber Style - Aphrodite as his entrance music. Trey Washington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Henke's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Henke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Washington! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab lands there for Henke. A swing and a miss from Washington. Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Henke tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage. Henke lands an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Henke.
Henke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Henke tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Henke back against the cage. Good body shot from Henke.
Henke breaks the clinch.
Henke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Henke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Henke doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Henke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henke. Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington tries to clinch up. Henke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Henke throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Trey Washington has been cut. Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henke tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance. Washington looks for a takedown but Henke sprawls well. Washington throws a wild body kick that Henke sees coming a mile off. Henke tries to clinch up. Henke rushes Washington and presses him up against the cage. Henke can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Henke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Henke tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage. Henke struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Henke misses with a hook from the clinch. Henke scores with a hook to the body. Washington is working Henke over against the cage. Henke tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position. Nice body punch from Henke. Washington prevents a body shot from Henke. Henke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henke. Henke is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henke has his back to the cage. Henke misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Henke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henke connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off. Henke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A head kick misses from Washington. Henke throws a nice head kick!
Washington motions for Henke to come forward. Washington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Henke connects with a body shot. Washington misses with a straight right. Henke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A hook to the body from Washington.
Washington takes a shot to the head. Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Henke is blocking nicely.
Henke is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage. Henke swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it. Washington has Henke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tom Henke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Washington. Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henke prevents it.
Washington is working for takedown but Henke is calmly controlling the position for now. Washington looks gassed! Henke is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henke has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Henke. Henke tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Washington prevents a body shot from Henke. Henke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tom Henke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Washington fails in his attempt to clinch. Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henke instigates a clinch. Henke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Henke on the inside. Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henke blocks it with crossed arms. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Henke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Henke misses with some punches.
Washington pushes Henke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Henke throws a head punch that misses. Washington tries to circle away but Henke has him pinned against the cage. Henke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henke is defending well for now. Henke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington. Henke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Henke avoids the damage to the body. Henke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow. Henke struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Henke misses with a straight left. Washington misses with a body punch
and Henke counters with a right hand to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Washington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice uppercut lands for Washington. That snapped Henke's head back.
Washington throws a lazy head kick and Henke counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nice shot lands for Washington.
It looks like Tom Henke has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Washington throws a leg kick but Henke checks it. Washington scores with a decent looking hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Henke dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Washington lands a left and a right that send Henke crashing to the mat, dazed. Washington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Henke is rocked! Washington darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Henke's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Washington before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trey Washington!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Franchise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Bear has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Bear! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stevie Franchise! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Franchise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bear manages to avoid it. Franchise looks for a takedown but Bear sprawls well. Franchise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bear. Bear throws a right and a left that both miss. Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franchise shoots in for a double leg but Bear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Franchise is looking to score with low kicks. Franchise has a takedown stuffed. Tiger Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Franchise. Franchise throws a combination that misses and Bear counters with a nice low kick that buckles Franchise's knee momentarily. Danga de danga de dang - Bear scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Stevie Franchise has been cut. Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bear uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franchise. Bear throws a combination. Franchise tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Franchise throws a hook but Bear blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Franchise lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bear has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bear and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bear tries to land a leg kick but Franchise saw it coming and moves away.
Bear clinches with his opponent.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bear looking to throw knees to the head but Franchise is blocking nicely.
Franchise is trying to force a seperation but Bear has the dominant position. Franchise wants to get back to striking at distance but Bear won't allow it.
Bear keeps control of Franchise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franchise looks gassed! Bear works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bear landing knees to the head.
Bear lands a hook that snaps the head of Franchise backwards. Bear working Franchise over with knees to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A left hand lands to the body for Bear.
Bear is leaning against Franchise and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bear scores with a knee to the head.
Bear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bear scores a nice knee to the body.
Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A knee to the head by Bear.
Bear with a knee to the head.
Bear lands a knee to the body.
Bear lands a body punch in the clinch. Bear digs a right hand underneath Franchise's ribcage. Franchise let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bear presses Franchise against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bear lands an elbow inside. Franchise taking a breather. Bear lands a good knee to the midsection. Franchise won't want to take too many of those. A short right from Bear. Nice body punch from Bear. Bear is working Franchise over against the cage. Bear landing knees to the body.
Franchise tries to stall but Bear uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bear connects with a knee to the head.
Bear working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bear connects with a knee to the head.
Bear is working Franchise over against the cage. Bear avoids the elbow strike from Franchise, against the cage.
Franchise throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bear scores with a nice hook to the head. Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bear digs a right hand into Franchise's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franchise's gas tank. Franchise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Franchise tries to pull guard but Bear holds him up against the cage and eventually Franchise drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bear. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bear as Franchise tries to tie him up. Bear lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bear landing knees to the head.
Bear digs a right hand underneath Franchise's ribcage. Franchise let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bear lands an elbow inside that Franchise shrugs off. Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Bear is controlling him. Bear with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bear.
A knee to the head by Bear.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bear obliges. Bear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Franchise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Bear.
Bear is working Franchise over against the cage. Bear landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Franchise is looking to break free of the clinch but Bear has double underhooks. Bear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bear dodges an elbow strike from Franchise.
Bear lands a body punch. Bear landing knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Franchise.
Franchise avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Franchise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bear lands a body punch in the clinch. Bear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franchise is defending well for now. Franchise jumps guard but Bear stands there with Franchise around his waist. Franchise gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Franchise is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Franchise can't break the clinch.
Bear with a knee to the head.
Franchise takes a knee to the side of the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Franchise wants to get back to striking at distance but Bear won't allow it.
Franchise is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bear lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Franchise tries to break free but Bear pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Bear dominated that round. The cut man is working on Stevie Franchise's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Franchise walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franchise swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bear clinches with his opponent.
Bear with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bear makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bear digs a right hand into Franchise's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franchise's gas tank. Bear utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bear digs a right hand into Franchise's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franchise's gas tank. Bear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bear lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bear connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franchise's face.
Franchise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bear lands a shoulder strike. Bear lands a nice knee to the body. Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Bear - that landed with a thud.
Bear is leaning against Franchise and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bear is leaning against Franchise and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bear with a knee to the head.
Franchise can't break the clinch.
A short left from Bear. A frustrated look appears on Franchise's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bear scores a nice knee to the body.
Bear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franchise can do to turn this around? Bear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tiger Bear has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franchise avoids it. Franchise can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Still in the clinch, Bear scores with a nice short uppercut. Bear lands a body punch. Bear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bear blocks an elbow strike from Franchise.
A body shot lands from Bear.
Franchise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Franchise tries to break the clinch but Bear is controlling the position. Franchise tries to break the clinch but Bear is controlling the position. Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bear.
Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bear lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franchise is looking to break free of the clinch but Bear has double underhooks. Bear scores with a shoulder strike. Franchise takes an elbow to the forehead. Bear lands an uppercut. Bear throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franchises head. Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Bear has him pressed against the cage. Bear lands a hook to the side of the head. Bear lands with a left to the head. Bear tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franchise jumps guard but Bear stands there with Franchise around his waist. Franchise gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Franchise wants to get back to striking at distance but Bear won't allow it.
Bear keeps control of Franchise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Franchise takes an elbow to the forehead. Bear throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bear lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Franchise takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bear missing with knees to the body.
Franchise tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bear smiles and moves away.
Tiger Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Franchise. Franchise throws a jab but it's blocked by Bear.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Franchise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Franchise looks to land a combination but Bear avoids it well. Bear scores with a hook. Franchise has a takedown stuffed. Bear cracks Franchise with a right hand to the side of the head. Bear misses with a few strikes there.
Bear throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice cross by Bear. Jab by Bear. Bear turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Bear.
Franchise throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Left hook, right uppercut from Bear. Bear lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franchise backs up against the cage.
Tiger Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Franchise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bear.
Franchise misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Bear dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Stevie Franchise's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bear moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Franchise moves away from the strike by Bear. Franchise looks to land a left hand but Bear moved out of range nicely. Franchise shoots in for a double leg but Bear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Franchise ducks right into an uppercut from Bear. Bear staying out of range there. Bear is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Franchise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bear sees it coming and avoids it easily. Franchise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bear lands with a right hand.
Franchise is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bear bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Franchise is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him? Bear throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franchise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Franchise seems to have recovered his senses. Bear forces Franchise back against the cage and clinches. Bear lands a body shot. Bear lands a good knee to the midsection. Franchise won't want to take too many of those. Bear with a knee to the head.
Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bear lands a nice shot to the body. Bear using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bear presses Franchise against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Franchise takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bear is working Franchise over against the cage. Bear pushes Franchise back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bear works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Bear.
Franchise is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Bear pushes Franchise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bear lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bear blocks an elbow strike. Bear lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franchise lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bear scores with a shoulder strike. Bear is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bear with a knee to the head.
Franchise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bear works on Franchise's body with a couple of short punches. Bear lands a right hand. Franchise tries to stall but Bear uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bear works on Franchise's body with a couple of short punches. Franchise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bear creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Franchise breaks from the clinch.
Franchise throws a body kick the misses and Bear counters with an inside leg kick. Franchise throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tiger Bear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bear cracks Franchise with a right hand to the side of the head. Franchise scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bear is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Franchise has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bear tries to buck Franchise off but Franchise is having none of it. Franchise is trying to get an arm triangle but Bear is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Franchise tries for a kimura but Bear is defending well. Franchise trying to control the position but Bear is working away. Bear is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Franchise has just dragged him back down to the mat. Bear struggling a bit here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Bear displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franchise throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Franchise misses with a low kick. An inside leg kick from Bear misses. Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Franchise moves out of range of the strikes. Franchise misses with a looping left. Franchise slips under a jab from Bear. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bear displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franchise. Stevie Franchise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Franchise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Tiger Bear showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Bear!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einstein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Angra - Mystery Machine. Albert Einstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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275 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
21
272 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thorbjorn Rekdal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Einstein! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Einstein tries for a takedown but Rekdal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rekdal stuffs the takedown attempt from Einstein. Einstein gets slowly back to his feet. Rekdal thuds a left hand into Einstein's body. Einstein takes one to the side of the head.
Rekdal lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Albert Einstein has been cut. Rekdal scores with a decent looking hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rekdal lands with a shot to the body. Rekdal throws out a powerful jab. Einstein looks gassed! Rekdal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A combination from Rekdal does no damage. Einstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rekdal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Rekdal as Einstein shoots in. Thorbjorn Rekdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Einstein. Einstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rekdal defends it nicely. Rekdal misses with a few strikes there.
Einstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Rekdal tries to sprawl out of it but Einstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rekdal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rekdal wants to slow Einstein down by chopping away at his legs. Einstein tries to clinch but Rekdal moves out of range. Rekdal scores with a jab. Einstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Einstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Rekdal tries to sprawl out of it but Einstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rekdal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice sprawl there from Rekdal as Einstein shoots in. Rekdal stuffs the takedown. Einstein is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rekdal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Einstein. A shot to de liver by Rekdal. Beautiful body shot. Thorbjorn Rekdal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rekdal tests Einstein's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rekdal scores with a nice strike. Rekdal lands the left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Einstein checks a low kick from Rekdal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rekdal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rekdal throws a chopping leg kick but Einstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Einstein takes a shot right to the bread basket. Einstein takes one on the button. A left lands for Rekdal. Einstein checks a leg kick. Rekdal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rekdal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Einstein misses with a combination
and Einstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Einstein with a poor takedown and Rekdal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Einstein walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Albert Einstein's cut even more. Rekdal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Einstein takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rekdal lands with a straight right. Einstein didn't see that one coming. Rekdal scores with a jab to the jaw. Rekdal moves into range and connects with a jab. Rekdal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rekdal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rekdal scores with a jab. Einstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that round. The cut man is working on Albert Einstein's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Einstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Einstein fails with the takedown and Rekdal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Einstein takes one on the button. Rekdal moves out of range of the strikes. Einstein looks to throw the jab but Rekdal is out of range. Rekdal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Einstein doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Rekdal to counter with a crisp jab. Rekdal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Einstein is breathing heavily. Einstein misses with a takedown attempt and Rekdal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Thorbjorn Rekdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Einstein.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rekdal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rekdal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Einstein. Rekdal misses with a two punch combination.
Rekdal works the jab nicely. A lazy left from Rekdal finds it's target. Rekdal throws a leg kick but Einstein moved away. Einstein with a poor takedown and Rekdal counters with a nice body shot. Rekdal jabs at Einstein's body. Einstein slips a jab and a cross from Rekdal.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rekdal lands a nice hook to Einstein's body. Einstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rekdal lands with a straight right. Einstein didn't see that one coming. Rekdal lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rekdal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rekdal. Rekdal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Einstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A lazy left from Rekdal finds it's target. Jab from Rekdal. Rekdal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rekdal dips to his left and cracks Einstein with an uppercut! A jab lands there for Rekdal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rekdal scores with the left hand. Einstein knows he should have avoided that one. Rekdal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Einstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rekdal counters with a nice uppercut. Rekdal works the jab nicely. Einstein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The cut above Albert Einstein's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Einstein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rekdal has got the better of the exchanges. Rekdal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rekdal scores with a sloppy right hand. Einstein should have avoided that one. Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rekdal lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Danga de danga de dang - Rekdal scores with a four punch combination! Rekdal motions for Einstein to come forward. Rekdal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rekdal catches Einstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Rekdal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rekdal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rekdal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Einstein tries to clinch up and Rekdal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Einstein thinking. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Albert Einstein's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rekdal scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Thorbjorn Rekdal is winning the standup battle so far. Einstein with a lazy takedown attempt and Einstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Einstein tries for a takedown but Rekdal circles away easily and Rekdal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rekdal throws a shot to the body.
Rekdal scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action! Rekdal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A right-left combo lands from Rekdal. Rekdal scores with a one two! Einstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Rekdal lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Einstein blocks a head kick by Rekdal.
Rekdal scores with a jab. Einstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Einstein shoots and misses and Rekdal counters with a right hand to the body. Thorbjorn Rekdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Einstein. Rekdal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Albert Einstein's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Rekdal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rekdal scores with the left hand. Einstein knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rekdal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Einstein has time to react. Einstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rekdal catches Einstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Albert Einstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Einstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rekdal lands a right hook to the body.
Rekdal scores with a sloppy right hand. Einstein should have avoided that one. Einstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Einstein tries to move into range but Rekdal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Rekdal. Rekdal dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Rekdal as he connects with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Einstein blocks the leg kick.
Rekdal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Einstein's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Einstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rekdal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Albert Einstein's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thorbjorn Rekdal!
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